Chapter 8: That Other Issue

(Brief A/N: I do not remember what Ms. Samuel's name was, so I made one up.)

I got up the next day and wondered if the whole thing from the previous day was real.

I looked at my arm, which only had two bandages and the other was showing.

Yep, it was real.

I smiled to myself as I got ready.

Later that day, I was TV in the living room with Newt as there was a knock on the door.

I supposed it was the lawyer, I wasn't sure though. I still told Newt to stay put.

Yep, it was Cory's mom.

I answered the door and smiled, "Hi Mrs. Baxter"

"Hello Rebel, you seem to look a bit brighter." She said happily

I briefly thought of Newt when she said that, "Yeah, a little."

"Well, I'm here to talk about two things with you and Mrs. Livingston." She said

"My housing issue and…" I stopped, two things, that wasn't right, was it?

"Your inheritance." She said

"Wait, my house burnt down, how can I have inheritance." I said

"Oh, your mother had quite a few things in her safety deposit box as well as In a fireproof safe in your home."

My jaw dropped, "Shut Up!"

"Excuse me?" she said, looking rather offended

"Oh, I didn't mean it like that, I meant it like…"

"Oh, I know, I was just playing." She said

I smiled as she talked about the whole inheritance deal. Come to find out my mother had some jewelry in her safe, which would be handed over to me when I got a new guardian, as well as some money, and that insurance would allow me to get new things, such as my stereo system, clothes, purses etc.

"Now, your guardian issue, your grandmother is not able to care for you, as you probably know, so that's out, your only other option is your aunt Caitlyn."

My heart sank. I had to leave DC.

"But I don't want to leave DC."

"Wait, I wasn't done."

I gave her a shocked look, "Huh?"

"You have someone who is willing to adopt you." She smiled

I grinned, I swear I felt like I could have cried I was so happy, but I didn't want to let out all my emotion until I found out who it was.

"Ms. Kelly Samuels, one of your mom's friends from work is willing to take you in as her own."

I couldn't hold it in, a tear fell down my cheek.

"Can I really stay with her, and not leave DC?" I said

"Yes mam." Mrs. Baxter said, "In about seven to ten days you'll be legally able to move in with her."

I hugged the lady, "Thank you so much, you and your family has truly helped me so much, thanks!"

She smiled, "No problem at all."

She went into the living room to brief Mrs. Livingston. However, I bolted up the stairs to tell Newt.

I banged on the door with my fist practically yelling, "Newt! Open the door, now! It's important!"

He finally opened the door, "What's up with you now, dudette?"

"I'm not leaving DC! I got adopted by Ms. Samuels, the president's assistant!"

He pulled me into a hug. I hugged him back until when I let go of him, he pulled my by my shoulders into another kiss.

This kiss was actually really quick, in comparison to the previous one. It was mainly because I was in such shock.

I pulled away from him and stared at him. He blushed uncontrollably.

"Sorry." He said

"Not your fault." I said

"Uh, see you later." He said nervously

"Yeah" I turned and smiled as I walked away

I was pretty happy, because tomorrow I would return to school and then I'd get to go and start a new life.

There was one thing I had to clear up before then.

I ran back in the direction of Newt's room and knocked on the door.

He opened it and gave me a curious look.

"Here's to nine years of being rude to you and turning you down, and then realizing I needed you."

I grabbed him by the shoulders, just as he had done with me and kissed him for all I was worth.

When his lips left mine I smiled at him.

"Here's to nine years of still feeling the same." He smiled at me, kissing me on the cheek before I walked away.

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I'm almost done guys!! I have another multi-chapter coming up about the HSM gang as sixth graders. I feel like it's been forever since I've reveled in my past as a sixth grader in what feels like so long ago. I thought it'd be cute to see them fight like little kids and stuff like that.